The nurse should assess a patient with a long leg cast for which signs that would indicate compromised circulation?. Select all that apply.

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Swelling of the toes and a tight cast are signs that indicate compromised circulation in a patient with a long leg cast. Drainage on the cast, foul odor, and elevated temperature are not necessarily indicators of compromised circulation.

The Nurse Should Assess a Patient with a Long Leg